We’ll be celebrating a very successful 2009/10 season, and you can also meet some of the cast members of our 2010 fall production of The Sound of Music!

If you are already a member, you can renew your membership before the AGM. If you would like to get involved with our company and to become a member, you can download the Membership Signup Form from our website.

Date: Sunday, August 22, 2010
Time: 1pm to 1:30pm
Location: North Burnaby Legion, 4356 Hastings Street, Burnaby (View Map)

Please RSVP to info@footlight.ca by Thursday, August 19 if you plan to attend. Hope to see you there!

Music by RICHARD ROGERS
Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II
Book by HOWARD LINDSAY and RUSSELL CROUSE
Suggested by “The Story of the Von Trapp Singers”

November 5-20, 2010 at the Michael J. Fox Theatre, Burnaby

One of the best-loved musicals of all time comes to Burnaby in Footlight Theatre’s fall 2010 production! The engaging and dramatic tale of rebellious Maria and the Von Trapp children has charmed generations. The score includes some of the most memorable songs ever performed on the musical stage.

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Footlight Theatre Company has been proudly producing plays at the Burnaby Village Museum for over forty years.  Every Christmas it is our pleasure to produce an original Christmas themed play, for families and patrons of the Village to enjoy.  We are excited to announce that this year we will holding a script writing contest to select this year’s show.

We have decided to reach out to others in the artistic community to canvass for submissions.  The winner will see their play on stage at the Burnaby Village Museum from mid November to just before Christmas.  The play will also be put in the New Plays contest with Theatre BC in 2011.

During Footlight’s 40 years with the Burnaby Village Museum, we have also produced a Vaudeville show which runs from Father’s Day in June until Labour Day in September. Both shows are very important as often they are the first live theatre experience for young children and may shape appreciation for performing arts.  In these days of television and movies, live theatre may be lost to the very young.

Footlight Theatre Company hopes this will encourage those who are looking to write professionally, as well as those who are just beginning, to consider entering. We would like to become a company which reaches out to others in the community. Please consider the thrill of seeing your script on stage!

Criteria:  What are we looking for?

• Must be a Christmas-themed story
• Family oriented and suitable for all ages
• Can be musical or non-musical

Should be set somewhere between late 19^th century and 1930 to coincide with the historical setting of Burnaby Village Museum.

How To Enter

Download complete Contest Regulations. (This is a PDF file which requires Adobe Reader to view.)

I am Roy Fairbairn (there will be a short pause while everyone says “WHO CARES?”)  I have been an active member of your theatre group for many years and a member of Community Theatre for 33 years.

Some of you know that I wrote a book based on family genealogy, autobiography, theatre experience and extensive travel which I had printed after years of preparation.

I sent copies to close relatives.  The cost of printing was about $50.00 per copy.

During the writing period, some expressed a desire to obtain a copy.  Obviously I cannot afford to make further gifts of the book, but would like to know if anyone is still interested and how many.  If someone definitely wishes a copy (either personally or as a group) please contact me at 604-525-8451. Thanks!

Do you have an idea for a scene or number to run in this year’s show? If so, please email your scripts and scenes to vaudeville@footlight.ca by Feb 25th. If your script is selected for the show, you will receive a small honorarium from Footlight Theatre Company, and you’ll be recognized in the program and marketing materials associated with this year’s show.

Guidelines for material:

• Suitable for family audiences of all ages.
• Content and references must fit the historical timeline of the Vaudeville era 1890-1930.
• Scenes should be no more that 3-4 mins in length.

Content we are looking for:

• Comedy, Comedy, Comedy. Remember that vaudeville was the birthplace of many great comedians such as George Burns, Bob Hope, the Marx Brothers and the Three Stooges.
• Musical Numbers. Many great singers came from Vaudeville including Judy Garland and Bing Crosby along with many great composers like Irving Berlin and Lorenzo Hart. If you have an idea for a song out of the vaudeville era (1890-1930) and how it should be performed, please send it forward.
• Comedic Songs. Even better! Know of a funny song from this era that will have them rolling in the aisles?  Please share your ideas with us.
• Gimmicks! Many Vaudeville performers didn’t have talent per se, but gimmicks brought the people in. Fire breathing, contortionists, ventriloquists, hypnotists, etc.

Have an idea but not sure it will work? Throw it at us anyway.

Once again, we need to hear from you by February 25th. So don’t delay – contact us today!

Following an exhuberant, triumphant opening night show on Friday, November 6, Footlight Theatre’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat continues its limited run with just six more performances at the Michael J. Fox Theatre.

The classic musical about believing in yourself and following your dreams no matter where they take you has delighted audiences the world over. With lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, this colourful retelling of the biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colours is a family classic, a rags-to-riches story that is guaranteed to have audiences of all ages singing along and dancing in their seats.

So, “Go, Go, Go” and get your tickets today!

For tickets, visitTicketsTonight.ca or call (604) 684-2787. Hurry, show closes Saturday, November 14!

Show Dates:

• Friday November 6 at 7:30 pm (OPENING NIGHT)
• Saturday November 7 at 7:30 pm
• Sunday November 8 at 2:00 pm
• Sunday November 8 at 7:30 pm
• Thursday November 12 at 7:30 pm
• Friday November 13 at 7:30 pm
• Saturday November 14 at 7:30 pm (CLOSING NIGHT)

Location: The Michael J. Fox Theatre in Burnaby. View the address and a map here.

About the show

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is non-stop FUN – a hit musical about believing in yourself and following your dreams no matter where they take you.  With lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, this colourful retelling of the biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colours is a family classic, a rags-to-riches story that is guaranteed to have audiences of all ages singing along and dancing in their seats.

This Footlight Theatre production is directed and choreographed by Lalainia Lindbjerg-Strelau, with musical direction by Monique Creber, costumes by Christina Sinosich, sets by Ian Schimpf and lighting by Des Renard.

Danny Balkwill stars as Joseph, leading a large adult cast of 33 talented triple threat performers who are supported by a children’s chorus of 60 kids from all over the Lower Mainland, and a live band of Juno Award-winning, Grammy-nominated professional musicians that includes Michael Creber (piano), Buff Allen (drums), Dave Ivaz (guitar) and Rene Worst (bass).

Photos by Paul H. Wright.

Currently we are looking for volunteers to work the front of house.  The show runs on Sunday afternoons from June 21st to Labour Day and also on Canada Day, BC Day and August 15th.  Typically the 30 minutes Vaudeville show runs on the hour at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.

Front of house volunteers’ duties involve seating audience members for each show, directing Museum guests to the theatre, assisting audience member who arrive late or may need to leave early from the show as well as collecting donations at the end of the show.  It’s a fun way to spend the afternoon.  As a volunteer you get free entrance into the Museum for the day and can enjoy the exhibits and vintage carousel between shows.

If you are interested in volunteering for front of house, please respond via e-mail at vaudeville@footlight.ca.

Footlight Theatre Company presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Michael J. Fox Theatre, November 6-14, 2009

Playwright: Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber
Director/Choreographer: Lalainia Lindbjerg-Strelau
Musical Director: Monique Creber
Production Dates: November 6-14, 2009
Production Location: Michael J Fox Theatre, Burnaby

Audition Dates: June 3rd (5-10 pm) and 6th (10-4 pm). Auditions are booked in one hour blocks

Audition Address: Shadbolt Centre, 6450 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby

Callbacks: June 12^th (5-10 pm) and 13^th (10-4 pm)

Requires: Looking for strong singer/actor/dancers for non-equity production.

Special Note: Equity members may be seen for the role of JOSEPH ONLY. Equity members would be contracted under the “Amateur Policy”. We are not auditioning children’s choirs at this time.

Resumes and Headshots: Please do not send by email, but do bring with you to the audition.

Song and Music: Please prepare appropriate song and bring music in the correct key.  Accompanist provided.

Dance: Please come prepared to dance at the audition.

Contact: To book an audition please contact Jim or Alison at audition@footlight.ca